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Wāhine Options

There are a number of programs and opportunities for wāhine here at UniRec and the University of Waikato. Below you’ll find information on current offerings and weekly events. If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected].

There’s more opportunities available for wāhine students on campus and beyond with the Waikato Wāhine Movement.


WOMEN’S GYM – TE WHARE WHAKAKAHA

A dedicated space exclusive to female members to workout with privacy and confidence, fitted with a squat rack and lifting platform, benches and all the equipment needed for a full free weights workout.

You can find Te Whare Whakakaha between Cardio Zone 2 and the Group Exercise Room (just before the Activity Room).


WOMEN’S LEARN TO LIFT WORKSHOPS
8 JULY – 14 AUGUST / 6.00 – 7.00PM TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
(FREE FOR STUDENTS AND MEMBERS)

PLEASE NOTE THIS WORKSHOP SERIES IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.

A free 6 week intro to the gym series workshop for wāhine students and members that teaches you how to set up and use equipment, along with correct technique for the squat, deadlift, bench and more!

The relaxed one hour sessions are run by Fitness Trainer Elyse and come with no expectations. All you need is a gym towel and a ‘give it a go’ attitude! The first 2 weeks are about hands-on learning, the following 4 weeks is about training together and fine-tuning your technique.